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Crown Reserves Improvement Fund

The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund Program (CRIFP) supports Crown land managers (CLMs) by providing funding for repairs and maintenance projects, pest and weed control, new recreational infrastructure or environmental initiatives. The funding aims to benefit the community, boost our economy and contribute to the cultural, sporting and recreational life of NSW.

2020-21 funding round is now open

The 2020-21 funding round is now open and will close strictly at 5pm, 10 July 2020.

Please ensure you read all the supporting guidance documentation below before clicking on the 'Apply now' button to submit your application.

2020-21 funding round guidance documentation

The funding information guide gives an overview of the application process and the program objectives. It is essential that you read the guide before submitting an application.

The assessment and eligibility criteria checklist is provided for applicants to use as a guide to ensure any application submitted funding is relevant, eligible and addresses all appropriate criteria. Please note that this is a supporting tool and does not have to be submitted with applications.

About the program

The CRIFP provides financial support for the development, maintenance and improvement of Crown reserves. Grant and loan funding can be applied for each year when the applications are open.

A number of different activities are funded each year in the following categories:

general development, maintenance and protection activities on any eligible reserve

pest and weed projects on Crown land

The CRIFP is a self-sustaining program that is supported by income generated from loan repayments and interest, leases and licences on Crown land, and levies from the operation of coastal Crown caravan parks.

With the commencement of the Crown Land Management Act 2016 on 1 July 2018, the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund replaced the Public Reserves Management Fund.

Terms and conditions of acceptance of funding

Funded projects must be completed within 12 months of receiving the funding.

CLMs must submit a final report within two months of the project’s completion. Download the latest report template.

The procurement guidelines provide information on acceptable procurement practices when spending public money.

Acknowledgement of NSW Government funding is a condition of the funding. Refer to the NSW Government funding acknowledgement guidelines to help you decide the best acknowledgement for your project.

2019-20 funding round

Successful applicants for the 2019–20 funding round have been announced by Minister Stokes and Minister Pavey in October 2019. A summary of the funding is available below or download the full list of the 2019-20 successful applicants

2019 - 20 program summary

In 2019-20, $16.5 million is being invested across the state through the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund on 345 separate projects to maintain and upgrade facilities and reserves on government-owned land. The funding provided will continue to benefit our community, boost our economy and contribute to the cultural, sporting and recreational life of our region.

Program area

Number

Value $

Local parks & reserves

92

4,983,180

Showgrounds

41

3,246,057

Pests

17

235,094

Weeds

166

2,163,530

State parks

5

246,267

Commons

1

4,000

Caravan Parks

7

2,844,118

DoPIE

16

694,886

Bushfire

various

1,000,000

Tracks and trails

various

1,127,500

Total

16,554,632

Yearly reports

The yearly reports demonstrate the financial benefits of the program, while case studies within the report highlight the improvements on Crown reserves.

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This Crown land manager web resource was printed on 7 Jun 2020. The information contained in this web resource is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing Jun 2020. However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that the information upon which they rely is up to date and to check the currency of the information by referring to the website (www.reservemanager.nsw.gov.au).